bramz7 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 So three weeks ago I viewed and bought an R19. Three weeks later I haven't really gelled with it and the new car thing has worn off. I dunno. Maybe being used to a BX made this a difficult move. Anyway, the BX will be going back into daily use ASAP (as in when my parking permit arrives for the R19 and I can then transfer it back), and this has to go as I am eyeing up something else. Details: 1995 M reg Renault 19 RTi (High spec) with just over 50k on the clock.Last serviced March 2016.MOT until May 2017, other than a bit of rust around the OS rear arch I can't see any issues with it passing another one. Cambelt history unknown, hence low price. If you're more mechanically adept than myself, you can probably do it yourself.Good on fuel, geared for town driving seemingly, although holds its own on a motorway.4 decent tyres.Very tidy interior other than a few issues noted belowAll electrics work shocker, so powered mirrors, heated mirrors, sunroof, windows, decent headlights etc.Original (working)stereo.Spare key Issues:Central locking is a pain in the arse, basically the circuit has broken so unlocking the drivers door only brings with it the opposite side rear passenger door, and that's the same if you unlock it from the passenger side.Seems to judder when idling, which I think is a dodgy engine mount. Some dings, but nothing huge.Drivers side rear arch is a bit rusty, but it won't need the whole thing replacing. I think it got swiped by something in the past.ONE missing wheel trim.Elbow rest on drivers door somehow cracked inwards, but the material is okay, so it just dips a little. My 1995 Renault 19 RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr My 1995 Renault 19 RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr My 1995 Renault 19 RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I'd have kept it but the insurance is £40 a month more and it just doesn't float my boat. Located in Reading, Berkshire. Local pickup available. Grundig, Cavcraft, Brodders and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Very smart indeed. Roffle is a good thing. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey79 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 randoms please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 What engine has this got?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Don't think the 1.4s have a cambelt do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 This one is the 1.4 Energy, the pushrod was only used in the phase 1 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Is it a 16v effort like in a later Clio then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 80 horse powers 1.4 energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Is it a 16v effort like in a later Clio then? negative 8 valves of lazyness- these things will lollop around in 3rd where moderns need 2nd proper blacksmith technology (mostly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Looks to have sold already! I'll let the buyer reveal themselves when all is said and done. Thanks all. Hopefully I'll win the car I've got my eye on. egg, trigger, RobT and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Jesus Christ that was fast. I'll go back to wanting this one then. http://www.davidgraves.co.uk/cars/renault/19/rnbiarritz/102559/40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 These are such a nice, comfortable, usable car; the last ones to properly sound like a Renault These late ones have ABS as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I was just about to reply with "2 randoms please!" then my reaction was "Oh. Oh well then." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I drove richbraiths R19 last week and I was pleasantly surprised about how nice a little car it was to bumble around in. Would be nice to have my own 19 to use as backup Daily when I take the Cav off the road. Oh.... wait.... 😆 Collection plans in progress 🤔 loserone, trigger, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 It's a nice car, it's just not me and the extra insurance was a little too much. Definitely embarrasses a few moderns. The engines last for ages too, the amount of high milers about is unreal. I'll probably miss it but it's ticked off my car bucket list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I wouldn't mind an R19 one day, that looks a right bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbraith Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I love mine (the one John drove), it's been the best car I've ever owned. Using it as my daily again now. The Energy is belt driven but it's a great engine, really refined for the time (it made its debut in the 19 at launch and carried over into the early Clio and Megane). Mine is the carb version, this one is the SPi that was available in the phase 2. I've had one of these too, same colour as this, with PAS as this one has it's one of those cars that makes you think the manufacturer has never really bettered it since. Looking forward to mine meeting this! JohnK and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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